Clinton High School in Clinton, Tennessee, is the Anderson County, Tennessee, high school that serves students living in and near Clinton, Oliver Springs, and Claxton. As of 2024 students at the school are about 88 percent white and 12 percent other groups including blacks and hispanics.
Serving 1,021 students in grades 9-12, Clinton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,021 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clinton High School serves the southern part of its school district in Clinton, TN, covering an area of approximately 90.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clinton High School's student population of 1,021 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,021 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
73 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clinton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
and
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton High School's ranking?
Clinton High School is ranked #954 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Clinton High School often compared to?
Clinton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson County High School, Oak Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clinton High School?
The graduation rate of Clinton High School is 86%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Clinton High School?
1,021 students attend Clinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Clinton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clinton High School offer ?
Clinton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clinton High School part of?
Clinton High School is part of Anderson County School District.
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